Adult Guardianship Facts What is a Guardian? A guardian is a person, institution or agency appointed by the Probate Court to manage the affairs of a person with a disability. Who May Need a Guardian Appointed to Manage Their Affairs? The law presumes that an adult eighteen years of age or older is capable of […]
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Veterans Resources November 11 is Veterans Day, a day of remembrance and gratitude. In honor of that we have provided some resources below. US Department of Veterans Affairs The following Veterans Service Organizations are located at the Chicago Regional Office: American Legion AMVETS Disabled American Veterans Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Paralyzed Veterans of America
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10 Common Estate Planning Questions Estate planning involves documents such as wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. If you are just getting started or are working with a loved one to get started on their estate plan, this blog provides the answers to ten frequent questions about estate planning. 1. Why do I need
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What is the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid? Medicare and Medicaid sound alike, and many people use them interchangeably. However, they are quite different programs. Medicare is a federal program that provides health coverage to insured workers who are age 65 or older or who have a disability. Medicaid is a state and federal program
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Kathryn C. Casey on WGN Radio We are proud to share that Kathryn “Katie” Casey, JD, CELA, was the legal guest on the Karen Conti show on WGN Radio this month. Katie was interviewed as part of WGN’s recognition of National Senior Citizen Day on August 21, 2022. Katie gave insight into long-term care planning
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What is a Fiduciary and How to Choose the Right One(s) Deciding who will make medical and financial decisions for you, should you no longer have the mental capacity, can be daunting. It’s important to know the distinct roles to appoint, who makes a good choice for each role, but also what they literally mean.
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New Medicaid Bill Signed into Law Illinois House Bill 4343 was signed into law this month and has significant impact on the community spouse (the spouse not living in a long-term care facility) as it relates to Medicaid eligibility for the spouse living in long-term care. Effective immediately, the monthly allowance for the community spouse
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Illinois Law on Supported Decision-Making Please note: this post is for educational purposes only. It is not legal advice Governor Pritzker signed the Supported Decision-Making Act (Public Act 102-0614) on August 27, 2021, with an effective date of 6 months or February 27, 2022. Supported decision-making is meant to be a way in-between guardianship for
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Important Information to Know and Keep Current There is a lot to keep track of in life. Paying bills, seeing friends and family, your health…the list goes on. On top of that, it’s important to keep certain documents in order and on-hand, not just to reference them now, but for those you put in place
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Attorneys Amy Gjesdahl and Melissa Kallio Named as Partners Two Attorneys Named as Partners We are thrilled to announce that Attorneys Amy Gjesdahl and Melissa Kallio, CELA, have been named as partners here at Dutton Casey & Mesoloras. “We congratulate Amy and Melissa, both phenomenal attorneys, on this outstanding achievement,” said both Kathryn Casey and Helen
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